The best images from around the world for Feb. 19
A rebel fighter from the Free Syrian Army's Al Rahman legion covers his ears during the launching of a mortar at the frontline of the besieged town of Arbeen in the eastern Ghouta of Damascus.Reuters
People pray for good fortune on the first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year at Yonghegong Lama Temple, in Beijing.Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters
Queen Elizabeth II and John Baird, Canada's former Minister of Foreign Affairs, leave Canada House on Trafalgar Square. The Queen and Prince Phillip officially reopened Canada House on Trafalgar Square following an extensive programme of restoration and refurbishment.Charla Jones/The Globe and Mail
Main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) deputy Orhan Duzgun falls down as lawmakers from his party and the ruling AK Party (R) scuffle during a debate on a legislation to boost police powers at the Turkish Parliament in Ankara.Reuters
President Barack Obama arrives to speak at an event in Chicago to designate the Pullman neighborhood a national monument, to commemorate African-Americans who served as porters, waiters and maids on the iconic Pullman sleeper cars.Evan Vucci/The Associated Press
Team Canada skip Rachel Homan, centre, makes a shot as second Joanne Courtney and lead Lisa Weagle sweep during a afternoon draw against Alberta at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Moose Jaw, Sask.Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press
Two polar bear cubs follow their mother as they venture outside their enclosures for the first time since they were born at Ouwehands Zoo in Rhenen, Netherlands.Peter Dejong/The Associated Press
Kimi Raikkonen of Finland and Ferrari drives during day one of Formula One Winter Testing at Circuit de Catalunya Montmelo, Spain.Mark Thompson/Getty Images
Silver medallist Alex Harvey of Canada celebrates after the Men's Cross-Country Sprint Final during the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships at the Lugnet venue in Falun, Sweden.Matthias Hangst/Getty Images
Vika (L) kisses her friend Kolya (C) as fellow soldier Sergei drinks a beer at a local pizza restaurant after their unit withdrew from Debaltseve.Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images